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Poets on the Isis: And Other Perversions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilfrid Blair

 
9780483865792: Poets on the Isis: And Other Perversions (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483865796 ISBN 13: 9780483865792
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Witty verse and campus satire in one sharp package.

This collection gathers poems that lampoon Oxford life, river mischief, and literary legends through playful parodies and brisk storytelling.

From the Isis to the schoolroom, the poems mix humor with keen observations of students, dons, and daily rituals. The verse swings between rescue and misadventure, offering a brisk, accessible slice of college life and classic literary wit.
  • Humorous takes on college rituals, rowing, and student mischief.
  • Parodies of famous poets woven into lively classroom and river scenes.
  • Vivid scenes of campus life, from proctors to kebdalinbroke blues and boat races.
  • Accessible, punchy verse that blends satire with homage to literary tradition.
Ideal for readers who enjoy witty verse, campus satire, and playful literary allusions bundled in a compact, engaging collection.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483865796
ISBN 13 
9780483865792
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
100